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Hosted by Ebony Marie Chappel – @ebonythewriter Interviews with Caresource of Indiana and Dr. Bryan Schneider of the IU Simon Cancer Center.

INDIANAPOLIS – Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine have launched a new, unique study recruiting black women with breast cancer designed to better understand and treat neuropathy, a side effect from chemotherapy. The National Cancer Institute-sponsored clinical trial, EAZ171, is led by Bryan P. Schneider, MD, professor of medicine and medical and molecular genetics and the Vera Bradley […]

Hosted by: Ebony Marie Chappel – @ebonythewriter Interviews with Christel House Dors and election recaps from Abdul Hakim-Shabazz of Indy Politics. Christel House DORS is a place where adult students get the extra support needed to ensure their academic success and their personal development. They accept students age 18-64 and tuition is free. They are […]

One of the things I love most about being on the radio, is having insightful conversations with all sorts of people on topics that spark curiosity. One such topic is the differences, as well as similarities, that exist between Black Americans and our African brothers and sisters. We have witnessed a renewed sense of pride […]

Hosted by Ebony Marie Chappel – @ebonythewriter  

INDIANAPOLIS – The IMAX Theater in the Indiana State Museum will host screenings of artist Kanye West’s JESUS IS KING from October 24 to 29th. Filmed in the summer of 2019, JESUS IS KING brings Kanye West’s famed Sunday Service to life in the Roden Crater, visionary artist James Turrell’s never-before-seen installation in Arizona’s Painted […]

This November, Indianapolis will elect a new mayor and members of various city-council seats. These offices are integral to our everyday life so it’s important to be educated, aware of what the candidates stand for and of course… to show up and vote! Click to find out who is on your ballot! There are several […]

Hosted by Ebony Marie Chappel – @ebonythewriter   Interviews with Deja Broughton, founder of Taste Indy and community activist Belinda Drake

INDIANAPOLIS – Get fit with WNBA All-Star & Olympic Gold Medalist Tamika Catchings by participating in the 18th annual CATCH ON TO FITNESS CLINIC and 5th annual ADULT WELLNESS CLINIC hosted by the Catch the Stars Foundation. Both clinics will be held on Saturday, November 9th at Pike High School (5401 West 71st St) from 1-4PM. Camp Admission […]

INDIANAPOLIS – Recognizing the need to address homelessness, access to health care, and other social services, national recording artist, Rodnie Bryant, plans local day of service, Feed to Feed, where volunteers are providing meals, haircuts, care packages and so much more to underserved and oppressed communities on Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. –  5 p.m. […]

Hosted by Ebony Chappel – @ebonythewriter Interview with Paralympic athlete Noah Malone.

Monday, the acting Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears announced that his office would no longer be seeking charges on basic marijuana possession. This announcement came as a shock not only to Indianapolis residents but to fellow law enforcement as well with many departments stating publicly that the business of arresting people with drugs in their […]